Cinnamon Free Whole30 Fattoush-Style Salad
Bright, crunchy, and loaded with fresh herbs, this fattoush-style salad is the kind of dish that makes eating clean feel genuinely exciting rather than like a compromise. The dressing leans on extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and ground sumac for a tangy, slightly earthy punch that coats every leaf and vegetable beautifully. Radishes, cucumber, Roma tomatoes, and scallion greens add layers of texture, while flat-leaf parsley and torn fresh mint bring an herby freshness that makes the whole bowl feel alive. Traditional fattoush often includes toasted pita, but this version skips it entirely and still delivers that satisfying, flavor-forward experience — no substitutions needed. Cinnamon shows up in a surprising number of spice blends and bottled dressings, so making your own from scratch here means you stay in complete control of every ingredient. A final dusting of sumac over the top is a small touch that adds a gorgeous pop of color and a little extra citrusy depth. Toss it right before serving and it comes together in minutes.
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4 servings
For the dressing
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 2 lemons)
- 1 ½ tsp ground sumac
- ½ tsp dried mint
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For the salad
- 1 small head romaine lettuce, chopped into 1-inch pieces (about 6 cups)
- 2 medium roma tomatoes, cut into ½-inch pieces
- 1 english cucumber, halved lengthwise and sliced into ¼-inch half-moons
- 6 radishes, thinly sliced
- 4 scallions (green tops only), thinly sliced
- ½ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, roughly chopped
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, roughly torn
For serving
- ¼ tsp ground sumac, for finishing (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, sumac, dried mint, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is uniform and slightly thickened, about 30 seconds.
- 2
Add the romaine, tomatoes, cucumber, radishes, scallion greens, parsley, and fresh mint to a large salad bowl.
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